Botany for Herbalists - The Integrative Science of Medicinal Plants

An essential guide to herbal botany for budding and experienced herbalists, Botany for Herbalists artfully combines history, science, and technique to provide a foundation in botanical knowledge for herbalists.

In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated book in four parts, educator and herbalist Holly Poole-Kavana provides detailed information on:

• Highlights of the land-based practices that form the backbone of the contemporary herbal landscape
• An examination of the plant life cycle from seeds to flowers, including plant anatomy and functions
• Practical applications for the herbalist, including harvesting techniques and apothecary considerations
• Essential information on plant evolution, classification, nomenclature, and identification
• Comprehensive profiles of the most common medicinal plant families

A crucial book for anyone from the plant-curious to the herbal medicine practitioner, Botany for Herbalists truly unifies botany and herbalism in an unprecedented way.